cut down

US /kʌt daʊn/
UK /kʌt daʊn/
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1.

reduzir, diminuir

to reduce the amount or number of something

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You need to cut down on sugar if you want to be healthier.
Você precisa reduzir o açúcar se quiser ser mais saudável.
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The company decided to cut down on expenses.
A empresa decidiu reduzir as despesas.
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2.

derrubar, cortar

to fell a tree or other plant by cutting its trunk

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They had to cut down the old oak tree because it was diseased.
Eles tiveram que derrubar o velho carvalho porque estava doente.
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The loggers will cut down trees in this forest next month.
Os madeireiros vão derrubar árvores nesta floresta no próximo mês.
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